Nurturing Reading Enjoyment and Engagement Among Primary School Children

Join us for an inspiring and research-informed session exploring how to nurture reading enjoyment and engagement among primary school children. Led by Professor Sarah McGeown, a leading expert in literacy from the University of Edinburgh, this event offers contemporary insights from collaborative research involving children, teachers, and university-based researchers.

The session will highlight the importance of both individual and social reading experiences, sharing evidence on what truly supports children’s motivation and enjoyment in reading. Attendees will gain practical, actionable strategies, all accessible without the need for a Twinkl subscription, to help cultivate positive reading experiences across all primary levels.

This event is ideal for primary educators looking to translate cutting-edge research into meaningful classroom practice and create a culture of reading enjoyment that lasts throughout a child’s school journey.

Expect clear takeaways, practical tools, and the latest research to support confident, joyful, and engaged young readers.